Tool & Die Polisher - 3rd Shift - Mid-West Forge Corporation

Overview: The die polisher supports the Forge department with the maintenance and repair of all tooling/dies for the Manual and Automatic Upsetter machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of assembling, reconditioning, benching, changing, and cleaning up the tooling for use in the manual and automatic upsetters.
• Document process measurements using the required forms.
• Must be proficient using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and other gages to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Resurface and clean dies/tooling using hand tools: powered drill, grinder, and files, and any other hand tools.
• Inspects dies for cracks and smoothness of finish as well as conformance to specs.
• Measures diameter of die openings for conformance to specifications, using steel gauge pins and micrometer
• Inspects worn dies to determine their extent of wear to determine salvageability of die/tooling
• Analyzes defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommends changes or modifications.
• Deciphers blueprints of parts, machines and/or dies

• Maintains a clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Follows all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred

Key Competencies

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively report relevant data and job specific information as needed

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform intermediate mathematics.
  • Ability to convert fractions to decimals

Computer Skills:

• Ability to navigate basic technology including but not limited to the use of digital self-service platforms, time clocks and other systems where applicable.

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Satisfactory completion of Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
• Demonstrated ability using measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude.

• Previous experience with crane operation.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts

• Use carts, dollies, cranes and jacks to transport material when needed
• Must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 55 lbs.
• Tolerate potentially extreme temperature fluctuations impacted by weather and machinery
• Acclimate to high noise and vibration levels in work spaces
• Wear and adhere to all PPE guidelines including hard hats, protective eye wear, ear plugs, and approved footwear with metatarsal and steel toe safeguards.
• Comfortable working in confined work environments

Work Environment: The Die Polisher interacts with historic machinery within the facility which often involves proximity to heat, noise, debris, conveyance systems and other potentially dangerous equipment. The Die Polisher may encounter high levels of floor and overhead traffic due to material transportation within the department which can cause high levels of vibration and airborne disturbances.

What we offer:

• Full-Time employment
• Unionized facility with a probationary period of 856 working hours (approximately 5 months)
• Benefits Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, AD & D Life insurance) bolded benefits are company paid.
• 401k Company Match
• Time Off:
  • Six (6) PTO days after 6 months of service
  • Two (2) weeks of paid vacation (for 1 year of service but less than 5)
  • Eleven (11) paid holidays after completion of their probationary period

• New FORD vehicle/ supplier discount
• Company provided PPE
• Annual boot allowance and vendor $15 discount
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance BonusFresh Food Vending Machines with 5^th lunch free for every 4 purchased

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.